For many barristers, the association with their Inn of Court is irrevocably linked to antiquated dinners with torturous traditions, of not being excused from the dining table until after dessert and sharing wine from a giant chalice with senior barristers, benchers and judges.
And if you have decided your calling in life is to be a barrister, then aside from applying for the Bar Vocational Course (BVC) you need to start thinking about which Inn of Court you want to join – membership is a prerequisite to starting the BVC.
